The goal of my life isn’t just happiness, but you know what? Knowing the love of God, knowing God makes you so full of joy, no matter what. That’s why I titled this podcast, ‘a happy day in the life,’ because though I had ups and downs, moments when I got frustrated or sad, moments when I was REALLY optimistic or REALLY down, God is good, and to know His forgiveness and adoption daily is the most wondrous happy thing in the world.

I used to think that I was a ‘happy go-lucky girl’, but I don’t think I really knew what happiness was. My happiness really depended on whether or not the day was going well. I would be happy if I felt good, if I was relaxed, if my stomach didn’t hurt, if I didn’t have any ‘upsets’ to my plans, but I would go ‘ballistic’ if anything went out of whack.

That’s why it’s struck me more and more when the Bible says, ‘Give Thanks in Everything.’ Rejoice in the Lord always? What?!? ALways? Even when life is hard? Yep. Because God is the same. Jesus is the same. The Holy Spirit is constant in His comfort and assurance towards us, the children of God.

So . . . I have every reason to be happy. I have no reason to complain.

I’m not saying or trying to paint the picture that I never complain, but I do want to share that I am more joyful and content the more I realize that being happy doesn’t have to depend on my circumstances. It’s solely dependent on God, and He never changes.

And at the end of this I want to talk to you about what you do every day. I want to learn more about the people who listen to the podcast, your lives, the challenges you’re facing, possible prayer requests you might have, and any other happy things you want to share? 🙂

I love gazing at the sky whether it’s night time or during the day. I love star gazing; it’s such fun, and so humbling and glorious at the same time. It’s humbling because it reminds me of what the Psalmist says in Psalm 19, ‘What is man that you are mindful of him and the son of man that Thou visitest him?’ Seriously, what is man that the God of the Universe would even care about us? Yet the awesome, incredibly mind blowing fact is that God does care about this earth, mankind, souls, precious souls. He cared so much that He provided the way back to Him, the reconciliation between God and man; and His name is Jesus. There is just no greater story, no greater reality to me, and it really does humble me. It’s amazing how He continues to use it to keep me humbled and learning to trust more in Him.

A vegan recipe coming to a blog near you with two of my favorites: @jemorganics and @justjansspreads … They both sent me some extra jars of deliciousness. I’m seriously savoring #sweetpotatoes right now; you Instagram friends inspire me with your creations. #goodmoodfood #beautyinChrist

Disclaimer: I received jam from Just Jan’s and nut butter from Jem Organics to make these recipes. I did not receive any other compensation besides product.

Sweet potatoes. They are all over the blog-is-phere and the ‘gram’ world in abundance. You’ll see sweet potato bowls, the FAMOUS sweet potato toast by Kelsey, or Michele’s super fluffy sweet potato muffins. I thought I would go out on another limb and see if sweet potatoes work with ‘French Toast.’ In particular, I really wanted to a vegan recipe in honor of my favorite vegan bloggers, Ellie and Emilie. I set to work with my store of Jem Organics nut butters and Just Jan’s fig jam.

This is the last recipe in my ‘French Toast series’ with Peanut Butter&Co, Jem Organics, and Just Jan’s. I don’t know if I’ve ever had more fun developing simple, fun, super scrumptious breakfast recipes. I think it’s rekindled my love of French toast in a new way.

Food. It is something that I often take for granted, but when I’m really hungry, anything, including that delicious bar up there tastes so good. There is another big element of food that has come into our lives in the last 10-15 years? (I don’t know; I”m kind of guessing) These people are called the ‘food blogger’; they are a HUGE blessing to so many, a precious gift from God.

Don’t get me wrong. I don’t just read food bloggers; I have so many other blogs I read, but today let’s highlight the food bloggers.

These people pour thousands, hundreds of hours into something that is an art, in some ways, a lost art, in a really busy society. I used to really take them for granted. Then I came into the BGB Community, and I met Christina and Georgie and a HUGE bevy of other bloggers like Kristy, Lindsay, and Kat.

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I am a very ordinary girl. I’m 21, but if you met me, you wouldn’t believe me. I am passionate about girls finding true beauty in Christ. I love peanut butter, icecream, and salad. My hobbies are cooking, baking, sharing laughs and tears with others, and sharing the fullness of joy that Christ has put in me. I love reading other blogs, and I hope that this will be a place where you can find encouragement, recipes, smiles, and joy. Click here to read more about me...